Kaua‘i News
Pallet Recycling Now Available in Moloa‘a
The county Department of Public Works announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, that Green Earth Matters Inc. in Moloa‘a now accepts pallets for recycling.
State Reports 13 Positive COVID Test Results Among KCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 1, reported 13 positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
OHA Expands Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is beefing up its emergency assistance program for Native Hawaiians.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Sections of Poʻipū Road
The county Department of Public Works and Hirata & Associates announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, upcoming lane closures for sections of Poʻipū Road.
DOH Provides New Hotline for COVID Questions
What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19? What should I do if I have been in close contact with someone who tested positive? Who can get a booster shot?
County Internet Down Due to Network and Server Outage
A mechanical issue overnight resulted in the outage of the county’s server and network.
Kaua‘i Sees 98 New Infections Feb. 1
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 98 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 1.
1,068 New Cases Reported Tuesday
The state Department of Health reported 1,068 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 220,356. No new fatalities were reported.
High Surf Warning Issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau that is currently in effect through 6 a.m. Wednesday.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
A high surf advisory is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2.
State: 6 Inmates, 1 Staff Member at KCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that six inmates and one staff member at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe have tested positive for COVID-19.
Road Closures Scheduled Above Slope on Menehune Road
Road closures are scheduled this week for the affected area above the slope on Menehune Road in Waimea.
County Briefing: COVID Case Counts Declining But Remain Elevated
Mayor Derek Kawakami on Monday thanked everyone who came out and waited in line last week for free COVID test kits.
Understanding Coral Reef Connectivity Important to Focus Conservation Efforts
Local fisheries and their associated biodiversity benefit from the transfer of larvae between reefs, with some benefitting more than others, prompting recommendations to protect larval connectivity among coral reefs.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Kolo and Kilauea Roads
The county Department of Public Works and Shannon & Wilson are announcing that sections of Kolo and Kilauea roads in Kilauea will be under one-lane closures from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3-4, weather permitting.
Monk Seal Rescued on Oʻahu in Stable Condition at Big Island Hospital
The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, admitted an endangered Hawaiian monk seal suffering from fishing gear ingestion and moderate malnutrition at its hospital in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
127 New COVID Cases Confirmed on Garden Isle
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced 127 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, Jan. 31.
DOH Reports 1,513 New COVID Cases Statewide
The state Department of Health reported 1,513 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the statewide total to 219,288.
Siren Tests Scheduled For Tuesday
The monthly test of the all-hazard statewide outdoor warning siren system is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Report: Astronomy Continues to Significantly Impact Hawaiʻi Economy
Astronomy in Hawaiʻi supports employment of 1,313 residents and had a total economic impact of $221 million on the state in 2019, according to a University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization update released Sunday, Jan. 30.
